CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
Why was CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives recalled?
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife. Contact: Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement knife.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
- Company
- Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
- Quantity
- 2,000
- Sold at
- Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's Web site at www.buckknives.com.
- Recall date
- October 15, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.